Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Beauty and Nature Photography ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website beautyandnature.photography and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)
• Booking and appointment details
• Photos you upload for printing or digital services
• Questionnaire responses related to photo sessions
• Communication preferences and newsletter subscriptions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral source
• Usage data and analytics

2.3 Third-Party Authentication

When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google in accordance with their privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our photography services
• Process bookings, appointments, and orders
• Send booking confirmations, reminders, and updates
• Process payments through PayPal
• Manage your account and preferences
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
• Create and manage Google Calendar events for your appointments
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

• Firebase/Google Cloud: Database and authentication services
• PayPal: Payment processing
• Google Calendar: Appointment scheduling
• Gmail: Email delivery services
• Print Fulfillment Partners: Finerworks and Printify for printing services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• OAuth 2.0 authentication via Google
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct your information via your account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via account preferences
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for specific data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at beautyandnaturephotography@gmail.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to maintain your login state and enhance your browsing experience. We also collect analytics data to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: